2.3 Earthquakes Hazard and safety

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Vocabulary:

Luquefaction- occurs when an earthquake violent shaking suddenly turns loose, soft soil into liquid mud.

Aftershock- is earthquakes that occurs after large earthquake in the same area.

Tsunamis- Big waves that occur when an earthquake strikes.

Base- isolated buildings- a building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches the buildings during
an earthquake.

Outline:

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How Earthquakes cause damage

• Local Soil Conditions
• Liquefaction
• Aftershocks
• Tsunami

Making buildings safer

• Choice of location
• Contruction methods

Protecting yourself during an Earthquake

• Crouch under a desk or table

Diagram

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